Fora Travel · 1 month ago
Senior Manager / Manager, Central Strategy & Operations
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expFora is a modern travel agency that empowers travel enthusiasts to build successful advisory businesses through innovative technology and community support. As a Senior Manager or Manager in Central Strategy & Operations, you will analyze high-priority opportunities and drive cross-functional projects to enhance revenue and efficiency. This role requires strategic problem-solving, project management, and a passion for travel and technology.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Problem‑Solving – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations
Experimentation & Analytics – Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly to optimize product‑market fit and unit economics
Project Management – Drive cross‑functional workstreams from concept through launch
Operational Excellence – Design and implement processes, dashboards and KPIs that improve efficiency and scalability of new initiatives
Qualification
Required
3–5 years in a top‑tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general‑management/rotational program (e.g., Amazon, Uber, DoorDash)
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and SQL; comfort building financial and operational models from scratch
Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, biases toward action, and relentlessly seeks improvement
Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into executive‑ready insights
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives on aggressive timelines
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field
Genuine interest in redefining the travel industry and building with AI‑driven tools
Preferred
Startup or high‑growth operating experience is a strong plus
MBA or other advanced degree
Benefits
Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options
Company
Fora Travel
Fora is the modern travel agency.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$78.5MKey Investors
Insight PartnersForerunner
2025-01-01Series C· $40M
2023-01-01Series B· $20M
2022-08-11Series A· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Henley Vazquez
Co-Founder
Jake Peters
Co-Founder & Chief Product and Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-10-13
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